Manila/NY, November 12, 2025 – The Philippines is facing one of the most serious humanitarian crises of the year after the consecutive passages of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) and Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong), which have left more than 8.3 million people affected in 13 regions of the country. Over 1.8 million people remain displaced, many of them in overcrowded evacuation centers without access to basic services.
The provinces of Cebu, Dinagat Islands, Negros Occidental, Aurora, Albay, and Camarines Sur are among the most affected, with massive damage to homes, infrastructure, water systems, and livelihoods. In Cebu alone, 150 deaths have been reported, and more than 10,000 homes have been destroyed or damaged. Families displaced by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in September, who have been living in temporary shelters, have had to be evacuated again due to flooding.
Vicente Delector Jr.
Action Against Hunger
Destroyed and flooded homes in Talísay, Cebu.
The most urgent needs include:
- Food assistance
- Drinking water, hygiene kits, and temporary sanitation
- Emergency shelter and repair materials
- Psychosocial support and protection measures in evacuation centers
Cristina Izquierdo, Nutrition Coordinator for Action Against Hunger’s emergency team, warns, “Traveling through the affected communities, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of the earthquake and Typhoon Tino: days without water or electricity, lost homes and livelihoods, and families trying to rebuild while wondering how to prepare for the next disaster. These moments highlight how important it is to invest in long-term resilience so that communities can withstand the increasing effects of climate change.”
Significant damage after Typhoon Tino.
Action Against Hunger has deployed its emergency teams to Cebu, Dinagat Islands, and the Bicol region, and is conducting rapid assessments in coordination with local authorities and humanitarian partners. Rapid response mechanisms have also been activated, and resources from the ACCESS consortium are being mobilized for initial interventions in water, sanitation, shelter, and cash assistance.
The organization is urgently appealing to the international community to mobilize additional resources to scale up the humanitarian response and support families facing this chain of disasters.
